Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank | July 9, 2026
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 32
Pair of Classical Style Carved Mahogany Klismos Chairs with One Period Example
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$400
Sold Price excludes BP
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comprising pair of New York classical style side chairs, probably late 19th century, wheat carvings to crest rails, oval paterae splats, hairy paw feet, 33 x 18 x 20 in.; single side chair, circa 1820, crest rail with figured veneer, carved splat, hairy paw feet, 32-1/2 x 19-1/2 x 21-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
one of the pair with plugged screw at proper left rear leg and seat rail joint, associated repair to break with restoration； single chair with tipped in ends of feet； later upholstery with very light wear, frames with typical scuffs and scratches most notably to the feet
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